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ID H0581

ID H0581
Amends existing law to authorize the Idaho Legislature to review court rules in certain instances.


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
03/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE IDAHO SUPREME COURT; AMENDING SECTION 1-213, IDAHO CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW COURT RULES IN CERTAIN IN- STANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to grant the Idaho Legislature the authority to review court rules, specifically allowing them to examine rules like the Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure, Idaho Court Administrative Rules, or Idaho Juvenile Rules. If the legislature finds that any court rule conflicts with Idaho Code or improperly alters the fundamental rights of individuals involved in legal cases (known as "substantive rights"), they are empowered to formally notify the Idaho Supreme Court of this conflict through a legislative resolution. The bill also includes a provision to make technical corrections to the law and declares an emergency, setting an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 69 Effective: 07/01/2026 (on 03/20/2026)

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